Stoke's Matthew Etherington fit to face Hajduk Split in Europa League

03 August 2011 05:09

Stoke boss Tony Pulis hopes to have winger Matthew Etherington available for Thursday's Europa League third qualifying round second leg against Hajduk Split.

Etherington sustained a cracked ribin the first leg at the Britannia Stadium last Thursday - which the Potters won 1-0 - and missed a friendly at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday, but has since returned to training.

Available: Etherington could be fit to face Hajduk Split

Jermaine Pennant, recently troubled by a thigh problem, is also expected to feature in the clash at Stadion Poljud, while Jonathan Woodgate could make his competitive debut after completing 45 minutes of the match at the weekend.